Gino Brumini, left, and Peter Burke listen to the speakers during the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering commencement ceremony at Rippowam Middle School in Stamford on Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Gino Brumini, left, and Peter Burke listen to the speakers during the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering commencement ceremony at Rippowam Middle School in Stamford on Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Class President Darol Cueba-Jones leads the class into the auditorium during the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering commencement ceremony at Rippowam Middle School in Stamford on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. less

Class President Darol Cueba-Jones leads the class into the auditorium during the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering commencement ceremony at Rippowam Middle School in Stamford on Wednesday, June ... more

Geoff Alswanger, president of the board of education, speaks during the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering commencement ceremony at Rippowam Middle School in Stamford on Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Geoff Alswanger, president of the board of education, speaks during the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering commencement ceremony at Rippowam Middle School in Stamford on Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Taylor Droney celebrates as she is called to the stage to receive her diploma during the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering commencement ceremony at Rippowam Middle School in Stamford on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. less

Taylor Droney celebrates as she is called to the stage to receive her diploma during the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering commencement ceremony at Rippowam Middle School in Stamford on ... more

Peter Burke throws his cap in the air during the conclusion of the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering commencement ceremony at Rippowam Middle School in Stamford on Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Peter Burke throws his cap in the air during the conclusion of the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering commencement ceremony at Rippowam Middle School in Stamford on Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Vikki Cooper, deputy cormoration counsel for the city of Stamford, speaks during the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering commencement ceremony at Rippowam Middle School in Stamford on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. less

Vikki Cooper, deputy cormoration counsel for the city of Stamford, speaks during the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering commencement ceremony at Rippowam Middle School in Stamford on Wednesday, ... more